Car one is proud of, affectionately

Archive answer — July 17, 2026

6 Down

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Clue explained

“SHE” is the published 3-letter fill for 6 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.

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Crossword fill

Washington Post Mini Crossword

This clue’s Friday, July 17, 2026 appearance

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Across

5 clues
  1. 1Option for "recharging one's battery"
  2. 4Pots for arroz con pollo
  3. 7Place for an embarrassed person's foot?
  4. 8Jonathan whose last film was "Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids"
  5. 9Legal addendum?

Down

5 clues
  1. 1With 3-Down, fake handle?
  2. 2Gel-filled plants
  3. 3See 1-Down
  4. 5Put a PIN in it
  5. 6Car one is proud of, affectionatelySHE

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

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Across

  1. 1. Option for "recharging one's battery"

    Answer: NAP

  2. 4. Pots for arroz con pollo

    Answer: OLLAS

  3. 7. Place for an embarrassed person's foot?

    Answer: MOUTH

  4. 8. Jonathan whose last film was "Justin Timberlake + The Tennessee Kids"

    Answer: DEMME

  5. 9. Legal addendum?

    Answer: ESE

Down

  1. 1. With 3-Down, fake handle?

    Answer: NOMDE

  2. 2. Gel-filled plants

    Answer: ALOES

  3. 3. See 1-Down

    Answer: PLUME

  4. 5. Put a PIN in it

    Answer: ATM

  5. 6. Car one is proud of, affectionately

    Answer: SHE

The answer to “Car one is proud of, affectionately” in the Washington Post Mini Crossword is SHE — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for July 17, 2026 at 6-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.

“Car one is proud of, affectionately” answer

SHE(3 letters)

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Why does SHE fit?

SHE is the published 3-letter answer at 6-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.

When else has “Car one is proud of, affectionately” appeared?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Car one is proud of, affectionately”?

The answer is SHE.

How many letters are in the answer?

3 letters: SHE.

When did this clue appear?

It appears in the Washington Post Mini Crossword for July 17, 2026 at 6-Down.

Can this clue have a different answer?

Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.

Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?

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